This Plan is the draft as circulated on 16/1/16 and is very long!
NORTH BERWICK COASTAL AREA PARTNERSHIP PLAN 2015-2025
Introduction
The North Berwick Coastal area is a great place to live and the North Berwick Coastal Area Partnership Plan is about making life even better for everyone who lives, gets around, works and visits the area. It is a chance to do things differently.
The Area Partnership brings people from across the community together to get our voices heard and influence decisions about the things that matter to us. We will continue to work with communities across the Partnership Area to develop this ten year plan in a fair, transparent, accountable and inclusive way.
Our Vision
Our vision is to work with our community to make life better for everyone who lives, gets around, works, and visits the North Berwick Coastal Area.
Our Values
The overarching value of the Area Partnerships is to reduce inequalities both within and between our communities.
How we can make a difference
There are several ways for people in communities to have greater influence over decision making and influence over the things that matter to us.
- There are things we can do ourselves
- We can influence the way council and services are delivered in our community
- We can influence other public and voluntary bodies
- Once we have identified our priorities we can apply for funding so we have a bigger pot to spend
The Area Plan aims to identify our long, medium and short term outcomes. In the longer term, we are working towards an area where we have:
- a welcoming community where everyone is valued
- people have a sense of belonging and feel positive about where they live
- people are healthy and active
- a thriving Arts Centre offering employment opportunities
- a designated space for young people
- a network of paths/ cycle ways joining all our communities
Aspirations
Within the plan we have identified priority outcomes and actions within the following aspirations:
- Great place to live
- Great place to get around
- Great place to work
- Great place to visit
GREAT PLACE TO LIVE
Our priority outcomes are:
- We want to sustain and improve the opportunities for children and young people, ensuring services and facilities are inclusive and meet their needs whilst equipping them with the resilience, confidence and life skills needed to realise and fulfil their potential.
- Our communities are able to make healthy choices and access the services they need in order to maintain a positive level of well being.
- We want to support an increasing older population to live as independently as possible and that we are able to cater for increasingly complex needs and adopt a proactive approach to ensure inclusiveness and improved quality of life.
- We want people to continue to feel safe and for everyone to have a sense of pride and belonging in their community.
- To protect the high quality natural environment.
- We want to retain the sense of a ‘village/town-identity’ in the communities of North Berwick, Aberlady, Gullane, Dirleton, Drem and Whitekirk and develop the understanding that the North Berwick Coastal area is made up of a variety of local neighbourhoods- each with their distinct needs and identities. Ensuring the protection of open, green spaces between and within communities.
- The local community / voluntary sector groups are able to grow, flourish and develop.
- Local residents are well informed about opportunities and developments in their area and how they can get involved.
- Increase the availability of affordable housing
- Reduce impact of inequality for people living on a low income in an affluent community.
GREAT PLACE TO GET AROUND
Our priority outcomes are:
- We want to make it easier for people to get around the North Berwick Coastal ward by providing viable public transport options, increasing the safety and availability of active transport routes, making our community a pleasant and enjoyable place to live and/or visit.
- Improve public transport by offering reliable, frequent, co-ordinated bus and train services which run in and across North Berwick and the Lothian’s.
- Upgrade and improve cycle and walking routes across the North Berwick Coastal Area.
- Increasing access to local places and services.
GREAT PLACE TO WORK
Our priority outcomes are:
- Increased opportunities for local employment and business growth.
GREAT PLACE TO VISIT
Our priority outcomes are:
- The North Berwick Coastal Area is marketed as a top tourist destination, has a wide range of leisure activities available and well maintained public spaces.
East Lothian Partnership
Our local plan links to East Lothian Partnership which is working towards 10 strategic outcomes that together contribute to an East Lothian where everyone has the opportunity to lead a fulfilling life and which contributes to a fair and sustainable future.
After looking at the evidence and working with local people and community groups the North Berwick Coastal Area Partnership has identified the priority areas listed for action across the three strategic objectives of the East Lothian Plan – Sustainable Economy, Resilient People and Safe and Vibrant Communities.
North Berwick Coastal Area Partnership allocated funding for Short Term Priorities in September 2015 – highlighted in GREEN
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| Outcome | 1. We want to sustain and improve the opportunities for children and young people, ensuring services and facilities are inclusive and meet their needs whilst equipping them with the resilience, confidence and life skills needed to realise and fulfil their potential.
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| Related Outcome in the East Lothian Plan | (3) East Lothian’s young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens. |
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Action needed to achieve this |
Timescales
short, -medium long term |
Lead Group / Agencies involved | Additional resources required | Identified by | Key milestones / indicators of success |
| 1.1 Work with the ‘Support from the Start network to ensure children get the best start in life. To meet objectives as outlined in their Action Plan. (identified priorities to be agreed by Support from the Start and areas for support from the Partnership to be added to plan. )
Sustain Support from the Start Parenting Pathway programmes to promote attachment, resilience and increased engagement of families and allow all parents across the ward to access these if they choose.
– Post Natal Depression Group – Gap – Bereavement support for children experiencing grief – gap – Link with Housing/tenants residents association re play areas/natural play areas.
Support in the villages – Increase participation from the villages – meet with parent Council Representatives – Pop up play opportunities – Outdoor Wild Play – |
Lead – Support from the Start Group
Others – Stepping Out, Community Learning & Development |
Funding application to Communities & Families Lottery Fund | NB SFS
3 Wishes
3 Wishes |
Review of actions taken and new plan agreed.
Funding application to Lottery Communities & Families Fund. |
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| 1.2 To work with the North Berwick Area Children & Youth Network to sustain and develop the current provision for children and young people in the North Berwick Coastal Ward. (identified priorities to be agreed by the Network and key areas for support from the Partnership to be added to plan. )
Water based activities – i.e. floating platform in West Bay to encourage swimming away from the Harbour |
Lead – Network
Others – ELC CLDs |
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3 Wishes
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| 1.3 Young people get the support they need to help them live with and resolve mental health issues
– Assess impact/prevalence of Cyber Bullying – Campaign to raise awareness of positive mental health and well being – Build capacity of existing counselling service in school – Raising Teens with Confidence course to be offered in the community |
Lead – Network | Key themes doc | |||
| 1.4 To redecorate North Berwick Youth Project
New lights, chairs, service area with a coffee machine
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Jan-March 2016 | Lead – NBYP
Others – ELC |
GENERAL Funds allocated | 3 Wishes | |
| 1.5 To support organisation of Youth led Event
Hold a dedicated youth event with a music focus and hold it annually, hold it in the Lodge
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Jan-March 2016 | Lead – NBYP
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GENERAL
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3 Wishes | |
| 1.6 Explore feasibility and attract funding for a designated Youth Centre for North Berwick | Lead – Network | NB YP
3 Wishes |
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| 1.7 Further develop and support the Bursary scheme so that children and young people and their families can access it
– reducing the cost of access to leisure activities and expanding the existing bursary scheme to include sports and leisure activities |
Jan-March 2016 | Lead – Network | GENERAL
Funds allocated |
3 Wishes | |
| 1.8 Investigate current youth provision in Aberlady and identify where there may be opportunities
– New swings in the park – Youth Shelter |
Jan-March 2016 | Lead – CLD
Others – Subgroup from CC, school etc |
GENERAL/
AMENITY Funds allocated |
AP discussion | |
| 1.9 To increase access to employability opportunities for young people to enhance their skills and experience
Work with East Lothian Works to develop and deliver local opportunities
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Lead: North Berwick Area Children & Youth Partnership | Pupil Council meeting August 2014
NBCAP 09/09/14 |
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| 1.10 Young people have a positive experience of transition and can access a tailored programme of support to build their confidence and resilience
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2016 – ongoing | Lead – North Berwick High School
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Effective transitions programmes in place | ||
| 1.11 Monitor loss of the SPACE and its impact on young people
– Work with Community Warden and Law Residents Association – Allocate Outreach youth work hours to find out needs of young people.
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2015 | Lead – North Berwick Children & Youth Network | 3 Wishes
NBC AP discussions |
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| 1.12 Support the Athelstaneford Parent Council to install a skatepark in the village recreation park
– Work with Parent Council and Amenity Services to ensure installation of skatepark. |
September 2015 | Lead – Athelstaneford Parent Council
Others – NBC Area Manager |
GENERAL Funds allocated | Skatepark completed and in use. | |
| 1.13 Work with Sports Hub to maximise opportunities for children and young people in sports
– Capitalising on links with Sport and Recreation providers. – Extend sports hall at NBHS? –
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Lead – NB Sports Hub | More discussion need and include Enjoy leisure | |||
| 1.14 There are adequate and non divisive school and nursery provisions across the Ward to meet the growing population favouring a one school complex.
– Work with ELC Education department to ensure that the needs of the growing population are being met. |
ELC – Education dept
Others – NBC Area Manager |
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| 1.15 For children and young people to be included in decisions that affect their future
– Include decisions that affect their old age like care homes and services |
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| 1.16 Young people are supported to be able to contribute to the community and establishing local priorities | Lead – North Berwick Area Children & Youth Network?
Others – |
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| 1.17 Strengthen the East Lothian Youth Platform as a vehicle for young people to identify and campaign on their priorities and feed these into Community Planning Structures | Lead
Others |
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| 1.18 Ensure North Berwick Coastal Area young people are well represented on the East Lothian Youth e-panel | 2015 | Lead
Others – ELC CLD, MGS, North Berwick High School, North Berwick Youth Project |
| Outcome | 2. Our communities are able to make healthy choices and access the services they need in order to maintain a positive level of well being
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| Related Outcome in the East Lothian Plan | (3) In East Lothian we live healthier, more active and independent lives |
| Action needed to achieve this | Timescales
short, -medium long term |
Lead Group / Agencies involved | Additional resources required | Identified by | Key milestones / indicators of success |
| 2.1 To support people with a history of drug or alcohol misuse integrate within the community
– Support the Oasis Group which provides a drop in for people with a history of drug or alcohol misuse. Continue to provide counselling for people ready to access this.
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Jan-March 2016 | Oasis Steering Group
ELC Community Learning and Development
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GENERAL Funds allocated | Funding in place for 6 months one-to-one counselling
Evaluate service. Attract funding to sustain project. |
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| 2.2 Physical Exercise – to improve sports and leisure facilities
– Highlight Longer opening hours at the sports centre, especially at the weekends would help various sports clubs – Cheaper hire of sports hall would also make sports clubs more accessible – Flumes to be added to the swimming pool – Squash courts – A yoga centre – Links with ELCs Physical activity strategy – Support ‘Planet Play’ at Law primary in playground play improvements
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Lead – ELC Sports and recreation officer | Needs further discussion/ development by AP | 3 wishes | ||
| 2.3 To support positive well being in adults
– Investigation of current provision for people experiencing mental health issues and assessment of the gaps and opportunities |
Lead – Stepping Out | ||||
| 2.4 Scope the need for a Mental Health crisis centre | Lead – Stepping Out | ||||
| 2.5 Develop and support service for those experience trauma and post natal depression (Support from the Start section) | Lead – Stepping Out | ||||
| 2.6 Scope the need for a cafe for people with support needs,(ie mental health issues) staffed by people with support needs. Offering peer support, crisis support, help from relevant services, reducing social isolation, training to help people become more employable
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| 2.7 Localised health services responsive to the needs and demands of the growing communities
– Capacity of Health Centre growing population (new facility ore extend current building) – Replace chiropody and physiotherapy services – Expansion to school NHS dental services
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Lead – | Needs further discussion/ development by AP | 3 Wishes and Older Peoples Sub Group | ||
| 2.8 Community Centres and Village Halls are well maintained and are local hubs of activity .
Encourage the development of community facilities in response to local need recognising the important role of local centres and halls for community well being. – North Berwick Community Centre (see their action plan) – Improve access for wheelchair users – Aberlady Village Hall – Gullane Village Hall – Secure future of Gullane Recreation Hall – Whitekirk Hall – Dirleton Hall (Asbestos issues) |
Needs further development work – possibly a mapping exercise?
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| – Hope Rooms (installation of catering kitchen, improve ramp for disabled access on Forth Street entrance)
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Jan-March 2016 | GENERAL Funds allocated | |||
| 2.9 Add North Berwick Sports Hub priorities
– Increase size/capacity of sports hall at North Berwick High School |
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| 2.10 Communities across the area have effective plans in place to support and protect vulnerable residents in the event of severe weather or emergencies
– Development of Community Resilience Plan(s) in each locality.
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Lead – North Berwick Community Council
GADD Community Council
Others – ELC Emergency Planning |
Plans in place |
| Outcome | 3. We want to support an increasing older population to live as independently as possible and that we are able to cater for increasingly complex needs and adopt a proactive approach to ensure inclusiveness and improved quality of life. |
| Related Outcome in the East Lothian Plan | (3) In East Lothian we live healthier, more active and independent lives. |
| Action needed to achieve this | Timescales
short, -medium long term |
Lead Group / Agencies involved | Additional resources required | Identified by | Key milestones / indicators of success |
| 3.1 Establish Older People’s Network to take actions forward | |||||
| 3.2 To mitigate the effects of the reduction in existing services and deliver services that focus on the needs of older people
– Exploring the development of the “Allied Health Professional” model to allow for a fluid delivery of services. This would reduce the need for travel to appointments as the allied health professionals could visit local day centres and peoples homes directly – Recruit an older peoples link worker whose role would be to signpost, refer and carryout basic health checks in peoples own homes. They would also provide a role in supporting the carers of older people by signposting them to services, support and increasing benefits uptake. – Support the East Lothian Community Care Forum to develop “Wellbeing Passports” that provide a quick way of briefing health professionals on the health needs, wishes and life of the person who visits them. This would reduce the number of times older people have to repeat information about themselves and allow professionals to provide the right care to those with dementia. – Work with North Berwick Day Centre to help them deliver more services and activities to older people both on and off site.
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| 3.3 Ensure that services can meet the needs of people living in an area that is not adequately covered by public transport and that older people can access the type of transport they need to help them get around their own community
– Develop more options for volunteer based transport services such as accessing the “Co-Wheels” car share service (for both volunteers and carers to access) Ensure that older people know how to change hospital appointment times and what the alternative clinics or venues might be by adding this to information leaflets sent with appointment times. – Explore the need for a “wonder bus” service that allows older people to go short distances around their local, villages and towns. – Work with bus providers to improve cross county transport. – Work with the Royal Voluntary service to expand their car transport service by assisting with recruiting local volunteers.
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| – Pay for mini bus drivers licences so that mini buses owned by local groups can be used by the community when they are not in use.
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| 3.4 Prevent admission to hospital for older people by
– Supporting health services to work with the friends and family of older people to focus on prevention interventions and the advocacy of the older person. – Work with nursing and care homes to highlight alternative options to using emergency services and promoting the use of the “SPAR” process where the details and medical history of those with frequently hospital admissions are easily available.
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| 3.5 Prevent the delayed discharge of those who do get admitted to hospital by:
– Working with NHS Lothian to explore suitable community focused options for support such as the “Hospital to Home” model of care. – Build the capacity of local day centres so they can buy hoists and deliver “pop-up” virtual and mobile day centres. – Work with services providers to increase the number of “Respite Plus” payments and make more emergency care package available. – Build on the “discharge to assess” model. |
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| 3.6 Keep older people and their carers socially involved and promote intergenerational opportunities
– Build on existing models of good practice to support those who are house bound or have mobility/ transport issues to get out of the house. e.g the Royal Voluntary Services “Good Neighbours” service and the Bethany Trust “Pass the Baton” service” and the “Adopt a Grandparent” model of volunteering to allow people to access shops, leisure activities and appointments. – Provide care homes and day centre with IT equipment so that older people can maintain contact with friends and family using modern technology and support them to develop skills in using new technology. – Make adult education class accessible for older people by working with Community Learning and Development services to hold classes at suitable venues including care homes and day centres. – Make socialising activities such as the tea dance available to carers and young people too – Use existing models to provide opportunities for young and older people to mix such as using the “Inspiring Young Peoples” model and the “Duke of Edinburgh” award scheme. – |
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| 3.7 Providing information
– Make sure that up-to-date information on services, activities and volunteering opportunities is available so that older people and people retiring to the North Berwick Coastal area can participate.
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| 3.8 Recruiting and supporting volunteers
– For the Area partnership to work with local groups and local people to recruit more volunteers to support older people and meaningful activities in the community.
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| 3.9 For the Area Partnership to take an active role in keeping the community involved in any planned changes to local services and influencing the delivery of local services by:
– Gathering the views of older people. – Influencing the commissioning of services process. o So that carers are paid for travel time and are paid a living wage. This ideally would increase the number of people choosing to become carers and reduce the length of time that it takes to put a care package in place and reduce the number of people experiencing delayed discharge from hospitals. o To reduce travel to improve the quality of care o Ensuring the council adequately monitors the care for the elderly at home services. – Getting involved in consultations on local facilities such as the Eddington Hospital and the development of the new Community hospital.
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| 3.10 Work closely with Day Centres to ensure they are able to cater to individual needs
– Day centres in the area work in partnership to address individuals needs “North Berwick Day Centre – Bigger premises and a sensory room – free entertainment for day centre – More volunteers (male and female) across all age groups – More outdoor activities – New large screen TV for day centre |
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| 3.11 Support and promote the work of Dementia Friendly by creating a more supportive local environment for people living with Dementia and their families and carers
– Engage people living with dementia in planning activities. – Offer things to do and places to go – People living with dementia and carers to be treated with respect and understanding – Advice and support for people with dementia – Providing opportunities for people with dementia to feel able to speak out about their desires and experiences. |
Jan-March 2016 | Lead – North Berwick Dementia Friendly
Others – |
GENERAL
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| – Accessible places and services
– More connections across generations – Better quality (paid) care at home services – To support the development of a dementia friendly North Berwick and support the development of early intervention opportunities with young people. – Ensure that every event and place in the community to be welcoming and accessible for people with dementia and their friend and family – |
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| 3.12 Promoting intergenerational opportunities
Increase opportunities for young and older people to mix |
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| 3.13 Providing information
– Increase awareness of what is available – Make sure that people “retiring” to the area are aware of the activities and services available to them |
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| 3.14 Deliver the activities and equipment that older people want to feel included and involved in their communities and with their friends and families
– Activities – Swimming lessons, Modelling, Bingo, Film nights , Day classes in arts and drama, to grow flowers and vegetables, do things in the town, see the opera, more time with children, accessing gardens, dancing –
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LCP Consultation (15/06/12)
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| 3.15 Equipment – Lap tops/ipads, in particular to talk to family and friends far away, Projector screen at the Abbey, IT and i pads, Computers |
Jan-March 2016 | GENERAL
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| Outcome | 4. We want people to continue to feel safe and for everyone to have a sense of pride and belonging in their community. |
| Related Outcome in the East Lothian Plan | (3) East Lothian is an even safer place |
| Action needed to achieve this | Timescales
short, -medium long term |
Lead Group / Agencies involved | Additional resources required | Cont. Outcome | Key milestones / indicators of success |
| 4.1 Widen local engagement in CAPP meetings to ensure they are effectively identifying community wide priorities
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2016 | Lead – North Berwick Coastal Area CAPP and
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| 4.2 Integrate Police Scotland’s Multi-member ward Plans into the North Berwick Coastal Area Plan and monitor progress on addressing priorities | April 2015 | Lead –
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| 4.3 Wider promotion and use of the ASB helpline, including the fact that reports can be made anonymously | Lead –
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Potential to allocate from AP devolved funds | Increased reporting | ||
| 4.4 Despite figures showing ward is one of the ‘safest places’ to live in East Lothian, there is a need to reduce perception that it is not a safe place
– Consideration of balancing reporting of crime rates and general awareness of crimes with implications for creating unease, or worried individuals. |
| Outcome | 5. To protect our high quality natural environment
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| Related Outcome in the East Lothian Plan | East Lothian has high quality natural environments
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| Action needed to achieve this | Timescales
short, -medium long term |
Lead Group / Agencies involved | Additional resources required | Identified by | Key milestones / indicators of success |
| 5.1 Investigating and addressing improvements required to slipways and paths surrounding the beaches and paths.
Undertake an annual walk around survey by East Lothian Council officials and local community representatives to identify and rectify small scale improvements required to improve the appearance of the area.
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Begin May 2015 – and annually thereafter | Lead – Community Councils
Others –ELC Amenity Service and Transportation |
Potential to allocate from AP Devolved funds | Annual audit undertaken
Programme of work identified
Improvements delivered |
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| 5.2 Support local groups to sustain the green spaces, gardens, planting
– North Berwick In Bloom – Friends of North Berwick Lodge – Glebe Field?
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| 5.3 Develop inviting social spaces where people can meet, grow their own food and access fresh drinking water
– Free outdoor play opportunities for people of all ages in all green spaces – encourage inter generational mixing – More allotments and community growing space including community orchard – Less unnecessary public adverts
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| – Drinking water fountains, easily accessible, as a feature of the coastal area at high street/Lodge/beach
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Jan-March 2016 | AMENITY
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| Outcome | 6. We want to retain the sense of a ‘village/town-identity’ in the communities of North Berwick, Aberlady, Gullane, Dirleton, Drem and Whitekirk and develop the understanding that the North Berwick Coastal area is made up of a variety of local neighbourhoods- each with their distinct needs and identities. Ensuring the protection of open, green spaces between and within these localities.
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| Related Outcome in the East Lothian Plan | We have stronger, more resilient, supportive, influential and inclusive communities
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| Action needed to achieve this | Timescales
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Lead Group / Agencies involved | Additional resources required | Identified by | Key milestones / indicators of success | |
| 6.1 Local Development Plan protects greenspaces corridors between existing communities, where possible, to prevent coalescence. | Lead – ELC Planning and Projects
Others – Community Councils |
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| 6.2 Tenants and Residents Associations (TRAs) are supported to identify local improvements that will have a positive impact on the lives of local people and have a mechanism to feed these in to Area Plans as priorities for delivery | Ongoing | Lead – ELTRP
Others – ELC Housing, Local Community Planning |
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| 6.3 Gullane
– Placing traffic calming measures in Gullane High street (A198 speed limit extension westwards, Safer crossing by lane at main road in Gullane e.g. Twin Amber flashing Units on Gullane Main Street.) |
Jan-March 2016 | ROADS
Funding Allocated |
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| 6.4 Improving access in around the local area by upgrading paths for cycling – Gullane, Dirleton to North Berwick | Jan-March 2016 | AMENITY
Funding Allocated |
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| – Improving access in and around the local area by creating or upgrading paths for cycling (HDrem from Gullane, route from North Berwick to Dirleton to Gullane then onwards to Drem station)
– better play areas for our children and young people (redesign the recreation park and improve the play areas at Goose Green and sports field) – support for local groups – the facilities and social spaces it needs (broadband, biomass boiler and a mobile hoist at the Gullane village hall) – Create a community garden in the space between the tennis courts and village hall” – Better toilets at beach in Gullane – get around our local area safely and be able to use sustainable transport options – Making it easy for us to choose public transport by improving public transport across the county and increasing public parking at the railway stations at Drem and Longniddry) – Monitor impact of Fire School Closure – Whatton Lodge – Miners Home – future development? – Gullane all weather sports facility
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| 6.5 Aberlady
– Fun places for children and young people (new swings in the play park, soft play and outdoor facilities for skaters and scooters) – Spaces/ places for socialising – covered place for youngsters |
Jan-March 2016 |
AMENITY Funds Allocated |
3 Wishes
Aberlady survey |
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| – Create all weather pitch
– Safer roads by improved speed enforcement measures at Waterston House – access to allotments – picnic tables in communal areas and play parks – Improve the school building and facilities – Better public transport – Safer cycle route between Ballencrieff and Aberlady – War Memorial Garden improvements
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| 6.6 Whitekirk Village
– Hall refurbishment – Pavement installed (from Whitekirk Church heading towards Tyningham) |
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Whitekirk Community Company | ||||
| Traffic calming – NAL socket for Speed Sign on Merrylaw Road | Jan-March 2016 | ROADS Funding Allocated | ||||
| 6.7 Dirleton
– Upgrade toilet facilities and tidy up shrubs surrounding toilets – children to be able to access local services for minimal cost ie the castle and playgroup (high cost of hall to run the group) |
Jan-March 2016 |
AMENITY Funding Allocated |
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| – Safer cycle routes for children (improve the pavement from Dirleton to North Berwick and improve the path under the power lines between ware road and the 9th tee corner of the west links)
– the school to have the facilities and resources it needs (playpod store, bike racks and outdoor tap) – to get out about the village and beyond (path and track to Yellowcraig, footpath from Ware road, cycle path to Drem station via Fenton barns and the John Muir pathway at Abbotsford is cleared) – improved social and leisure space for residents and visitors – refurbish the chair on the village green, – develop dog free zones) – Community Hall refurbishment (asbestos issue has prevented use)
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| 6.8 Drem
– Play park as there are lots of young children in Drem – Shop and/ or a cafe at the train station the creates a social space for people to meet – Upgrade the Train Station to make it accessible by all
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| 6.9 North Berwick Town
North Berwick Community Centre – Car parking signage – Buggy shelter – Storage area – Changing facilities – Improvements to disabled access |
Lead – North Berwick Community Centre Management Committee | |||||
| Lime Grove area
– Put up a small community notice board so they can communicate with residents – A bin or two – Install traffic calming measures at Tantallon Road gateway – Secure the derelict Rhodes farm site |
3 Wishes
Living Streets Survey |
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| Law Area
– Improve off-street parking opposite Law View in Lochbridge Road – Safer vehicular access from Lochbridge Road onto Dunbar Road – Tidying up of recycling area beside Loco in Lochbridge Road – Resurface area and mark car parking spaces at Loco Store – Recycling area relocated from Loco (sound issues for local residents) – Erection of Keep Clear Signs at Loco Store – Support from the community and support to help at Open Days – Upgrade the condition of the delivery yard, including the entrance surface, fence and gates, to improve the aesthetic quality of the area – Redesign of the Dunbar Road/Lochbridge Road junction to prioritise pedestrians and increase confidence when crossing the road. e.g. yellow lines to prevent parking at junction – Install a staggered barrier at the entrance to the play park (adjacent to 91 Lochbridge Road) to prevent children running to the carriageway as they exit the play park – Repair the trench in footway surface outside 116/118 Lochbridge Road to ensure a smooth and even surface suitable for all abilities – Remove grass verge / tarmac – lower kerbs – off street parking for residents impacted – Patch up holes footpath – Gilbert Avenue – increase signage of 20s plety in Lochbridge Road
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| North Berwick High Street
– Pedestrainesed at peak times – Greater variety of shops (less charity shops and a gents clothes shop) – Encourage small business by lowering rents and rates – Plant trees where possible |
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| Forth Street
– Prohibit the storage of household refuse bins on the footways, and enforce this. – Remove and/or reduce the number of poles that unnecessarily restrict the already narrow footways. – Remove old council notices that have been posted on poles on the footways. – Improve accessibility to the junction with Victoria Road i.e. formal pedestrian (zebra) crossings on all four approaches to the junction; dropped kerbs that are flush with the carriageway; proper alignment of opposing dropped kerbs. – Traffic management interventions that will – reduce the speed of traffic; relieve traffic congestion; facilitate safer crossing for pedestrians by the provision of a formal crossing and reduce the density of car parking on the street. – Re-balance provision for pedestrians by increasing the width of the narrow footways. – Repair footway surfaces to remove trip hazards and make it easier for people of all abilities to walk with safety, confidence and enjoyment.
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Living Streets Survey |
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| Hope Rooms
– Upgrade the kitchen in the Hope rooms including adding a new cooker – Signage for outside of the building – Improve access – ramp on Forth Street entrance |
Jan-March 2016 | GENERAL
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| The Glen
– Repair steps at foot of Glen |
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| Kirkports
– To reinstate the fallen graves at Kirkports graveyard – Reinstate tower roof on Old Kirk |
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| Glasclune Gardens
Install new pavement linking Glasclune Gardens to Greenheads Road |
Jan-March 2016 | ROADS
Funding Allocated |
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| Recreation Park / Lodge Grounds
Install additional picnic benches |
Jan-March 2016 | AMENITY
Funding Allocated |
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| Outcome | 7. The local community / voluntary sector groups are able to grow, flourish and develop |
| Related Outcome in the East Lothian Plan | We have stronger, more resilient, supportive, influential and inclusive communities
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| Action needed to achieve this | Timescales
short, -medium long term |
Lead Group / Agencies involved | Additional resources required | Identified by | Key milestones / indicators of success |
| 7.1 Support the Arts Centre Steering Group in their campaign for a designated Arts Centre which could incorporates a theatre, cinema, exhibition space performance and a learning academy for young people in North Berwick Town Centre that effectively meets the needs of the local community and visitors
Actions: – Phase 1 Feasibility Study – completed – Carry Out Phase 2 – Options Appraisal on suitable location for the centre.
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Jan-March 2016 | Lead – North Berwick Arts Centre Steering Group
Others – ELC Arts Officer, NBC Area Manager |
GENERAL Funding Allocated | AC SG, 3 Wishes | Potential sites identified and funding to be in place for Phase 2
Actions implemented |
| 7.2 Encourage and support for people to volunteer
Offer some incentives to encourage people to volunteer – For Befriending with older people – For Support from the Start – Running community centres/village halls – Enhancing the environment – In Bloom, Friends of the Lodge |
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| Highlight Highlight 7.3 More fHighlighHighlight HighligHighlight Highlunding and support for local groups
– Help and advice to access funding – HighlighCommunity centre to support groups by offering free space for first year to help New projects flourish – ELC should commit to funding key voluntary organisations with 3 year funding rather than the current one, which does not encourage good forward planning and increases stress. They cannot keep expecting the same level of services with static budgets – HighliCo-ordination so that groups can share information and resources – Organisational development support for village halls on site so they can become sustainable – A go-to person to help groups set-up to provide guidance for formalities, financial support available and legal requirements – Coordinated help for groups to access premises or find means of creating new premises suitable to requirements – Help groups with communication/promotion – including communication/links with similar groups throughout county and beyond to share ideas/solve problems
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Lead –
Others – |
3 wishes |
| Outcome | 8. Local residents are well informed about opportunities and developments in their area and how they can get involved
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| Related Outcome in the East Lothian Plan | We have stronger, more resilient, supportive, influential and inclusive communities
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| Action needed to achieve this | Timescales
short, -medium long term |
Lead Group / Agencies involved | Additional resources required | Identified by | Key milestones / indicators of success |
| 8.1 North Berwick Coastal Area Partnership to set up a sub group to pull together a communications plan including:
Quarterly NBC AP newsletters produced and distribute widely across the community – Including good news stories /actions taken Regular Good News Stories in local press You tube films highlighting the area e.g. see ‘All About the Bass’ online. Organise Celebration Events
What’s On leaflet listing all events in the area – national and community
What’s On series – recreational leisure and learning opportunities for all ages. |
Lead –
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3 Wishes |
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| 8.2 Local web sites/social media sites are fully utilised :-
Community Council Business Association North Berwick Community Centre North Berwick News & Views Gullane News Aberlady News |
Lead –
Others – |
NBC AP, NB business Association | |||
| 8.3 Community Council newsletter(s) produced and distributed widely across the community
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Lead – Community Council
Others – |
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| 8.4 Combined ‘Get into Sport’ leaflet produced by the North Berwick Area Sports Hub for distribution as part of school induction packs | Lead –
Others – |
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| 8.5 New residents info-pack
– For distribution to new ELC and private tenants / homebuyers |
Lead –
Others – local businesses, ELC Housing, ELTRP, Real Estate agencies |
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| 8.6 Database of ‘’Community Groups’ and Associations.
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Ongoing | Lead- CLD
Others: Local Library |
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| 8.7 Develop and deliver an events calendar | Lead – MB BA
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| Outcome | 9. Increase the availability of affordable housing
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| Related Outcome in the East Lothian Plan | Everyone in East Lothian has access to quality sustainable housing |
| Action needed to achieve this | Timescales
short, -medium long term |
Lead Group / Agencies involved | Additional resources required | Identified by | Key milestones / indicators of success |
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9.1 Local housing development – More Highlight Highlight good quality affordable housing – lots of it! – Build affordable housing for local people – Local people should be offered local ELC properties
Less housing development – Highlight Stop building more housing estates- our local services are in danger of being overwhelmed -No further new house building unless social housing
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3 Wishes
3 Wishes |
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| 9.2 Address future housing needs and requirements to ensure people can live independently for as long as possible | Further discussion needed
– Will MIR cover some of these issues? |
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| 9.3 Explore other issues effecting people’s ability to live in the Ward
– Holiday lets – Fuel poverty (especially those living off the gas grid) – Cost of housing – Cost of rentals – Availability of housing |
As above | ||||
| 9.4 Explore creative alternatives for affordable housing |
| Outcome | 10. Reduce impact of inequality for people living on a low income in an affluent community
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| Related Outcome in the East Lothian Plan | To reduce inequalities both within and between our communities |
| Action needed to achieve this | Timescale – short, -medium long term | Lead Group / Agencies involved | Additional resources required | Identified by | Key milestones / indicators of success |
| 10.1 Improve equality and community cohesion
– reduce stigma and develop community spirit and bonding – Poeverty and equaliNo class difference
Concerning figures such as 1 in 5 children are living in poverty in some areas, and ¼ of private households living in fuel poverty – Investigating possible reasons behind these figures, and any specific gaps in services or opportunities for new provisions to reduce these inequalities
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Lead –
Others –
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3 Wishes
Key Themes doc 3 Wishes |
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| 10.2 Creation of free adult education provision (so that poorer can access rather than paid night classes)Highli
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3 wishes |
| GREAT PLACE TO GET AROUND |
| Outcome | 11. We want to make it easier for people to get around the North Berwick Coastal ward by providing viable public transport options, increasing the safety and availability of active transport routes, making our community a pleasant and enjoyable place to live and/or visit.
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| Related Outcome in the East Lothian Plan | (3) We are able to adapt to climate change and reduced finite natural resources
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| Action needed to achieve this | Timescales
short, -medium long term |
Lead Group / Agencies involved | Additional resources required | Identified by | Key milestones / indicators of success |
| 11.1 Review North Berwick town centre car park operations (including directional and name signage) to introduce short stay to increase turnover and parking availability at some car parks.
– Signage to parking (i.e. Rugby ground, community centre)
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Lead – ELC Roads Dept
Others – |
3 Wishes | Review completed
Actions implemented |
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| 11.2 Directional signage throughout North Berwick town centre
– links to people living with Dementia feeling safe in their community |
Lead – ELC Roads Dept
Others – NB Dementia Friendly |
NB DF
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Signage in place | ||
| 11.3 Improved road safety measures at:
– Review of the Crossing points in North Berwick – Dunbar road (no pavements at pitches, tennis courts to the Lodge, at the Glen) as new sheltered housing and super market are being built near there – Greenheads Road to the Rugby park in North Berwick – Crossing from Lodge Grounds entrance to Glasclune Gardens/Tennis Courts – North Berwick High Street (from bottom of Law Road) – Potholes across the area – Pavement required at the junction of North Berwick/Fenton barns |
Lead – ELC Roads Dept
Others – |
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Email from D Ritchie (NBCC),
3 Wishes |
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| 11.4 Increase Traffic enforcement measures
– More traffic wardens – Better signage for yellow lines |
Lead – ELC Roads Dept
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3 Wishes, Key themes doc | |||
| 11.5 Make NB High Street more pedestrian friendly
– Improve the pavements by widening them and pedestrianise it at peak times (weekends and summer season) – Remove parking from narrow sections
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Lead – ELC Roads Dept
Others – |
3 Wishes
On the move phase 1 |
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| 11.6 Support 20s plenty campaign
– In residential areas – Roads near schools |
Lead – ELC Roads Dept
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3 wishes
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| 11.7 Enable people to take public transport in to North Berwick town by:
– scoping for out of town park and rides (Possibly at Drem Station) – shuttle bus from NB train station |
Lead – NBC AP
Others – |
More detail to be added from the “on the move” project
3 wishes |
| Outcome | 12. Improve public transport by offering reliable, frequent, co-ordinated bus and train services which run in and across North Berwick and the Lothian’s |
| Related Outcome in the East Lothian Plan | (3) We are able to adapt to climate change and reduced finite natural resources
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| Action needed to achieve this | Timescales
short, -medium long term |
Lead Group / Agencies involved | Additional resources required | Identified by | Key milestones / indicators of success |
| 12.1 Train and bus services provide people with effective travel options, within and beyond the North Berwick Coastal area, that enable them to get where they want to go.
– To the Royal Infirmary – Buses to Haddington on a Sunday – Bus that terminate at Lime Grove – Regular buses between Dunbar and North Berwick
Integration of public transport – lack of synchronisation between buses and trains |
From May 2015 | Lead –
Others – ELC Transportation, |
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| 12.2 Introduction of the New /changed supported bus routes
– Review evidence on the success of the new routes and identify further gaps in service so as to be in a position to effectively influence the next round of tenders.
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Lead – | NB AP 24/03/2014 (Key themes doc) | |||
| 12.3 Better public transport for young people so they can access education, leisure and social opportunities by
– Improving timetables – Cheaper fares |
3 wishes | ||||
| 12.4 Better public transport for older people so they can access health services, social activities and local shops by:
– Developing voluntary car scheme – Improving cross county transport |
3 wishes | ||||
| 12.5 Support the East Lothian Community Rail Partnership (ELCRP) and effectively influence their Action Plan to deliver:
– Toilets at North Berwick station – Increased parking at North Berwick station – Platform extension at North Berwick station – Effective co-ordination of busses and trains (timetabling issues) and set new bus routes around local tourist destinations – Commitment from Waverly station for a designated platform for trains arriving and departing to North Berwick – Make stations disabled and family friendly, Drem is a priority – Earlier Sunday start and later return trains on Fridays and Saturdays |
April 2015 | Lead – NBC Area Manager
Others – ELCRP |
ELCRP funds
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AP discussion 9/9/14
3 Wishes
On the move phase 1
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| 12.6 Need for a co-ordinated and creative response to community transport
– Community shopping bus service – to Haddington and /or North Berwick – Hospital travel – for visiting and appointments in Haddington and Edinburgh
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Needs further discussion | AP discussion 9/9/14 | |||
| 12.7 Scope for need for a car ferry to Fife
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3 wishes |
| Outcome | 13. Upgrade and improve cycle and walking routes across the North Berwick Coastal Area. |
| Related Outcome in the East Lothian Plan | In East Lothian we live healthier, more active and independent lives
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| Action needed to achieve this | Timescales
short, -medium long term |
Lead Group / Agencies involved | Additional resources required | Identified by | Key milestones / indicators of success |
| 13.1 Clearly identify local priorities* for upgrading, improving and introducing cycle and walking routes across the North Berwick Coastal Area by carrying out audits of existing routes and forming an integrated path network.
POSSIBLE PATH IMPROVEMENTS – Tantallon Castle to North Berwick – Ware Road to Yellowcraig – Better access to the beaches at Gullane and Yellowcraig – Better access to the Glen – Better access to the Law – Better access to Dirleton from North Berwick – Cycle route between Dirleton and North Berwick – Cycle route between Gullane and Aberlady Dirleton to Gullane thru Archerfield – H |
Jan-March 2016 | Allocation available
Amenity Budget andfrom Smarter Choices… Smarter Places…. funding host award wide Active Travel Mini-conference
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AP Sub-group formed and taking issues forward | Agreed local priorities inform ELC’s Active Travel Improvement Plan and the ELCRP Action Plan and incorporated into the Area Plan | |
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13.2 POSSIBLE NEW PATHS
– Cycle path to Drem station via Fenton Barns – John Muir pathway at Abbotsford in Dirleton
*likely to include key gaps e.g., cycling to school route, Primary school park and stride opportunities |
Lead –
Others –Sustrans, ELC core paths officers |
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| 13.3 Improve the safety, quality and knowledge of prioritised existing cycle and walking paths across the area
– Improve signage and publication of routes
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2015/16 | Lead – ELC Community Planning
Others – Core Paths Officers |
Potential to allocate from AP Devolved funds | ||
| 13.4 Work with primary schools to utilise their Active Travel plans
– Aberlady primary would like to a cycle route from Ballencrieff to Aberlady – Assessment for the routes cycled and walked to North Berwick schools, especially given all of the new housing development there – Gullane primary – improve the path under the power lines between ware road and the 9th tee corner of the west links – improve the pavement from Dirleton to North Berwick to make it child safe – Town route painted on pavements, e.g. dedicated footpaths for children |
Parent Council
AP discussion 9/9/14
3 Wishes |
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| 13.5 Provide more bike racks across the area
– At North Berwick station – From North Berwick Gullane and along the Coastal route – On rural buses – On trains – Dirleton primary (with a Perspex shelter) |
On the move phase 1
3 Wishes |
| Outcome | 14. Increasing access to local places and services.
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| Related Outcome in the East Lothian Plan | (6) In East Lothian we live healthier, more active and independent lives
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| Action needed to achieve this | Timescales
short, -medium long term |
Lead Group / Agencies involved | Additional resources required | Identified by | Key milestones / indicators of success |
| 14.1 Work with Beach Wheel Chairs / East Lothian Special Needs Playscheme to set up an Access Working group linking with East Lothian Access Panel to map areas for improvement. | 2016 | Lead – Beach Wheel Chairs | 3 wishes | ||
| 14.2 North Berwick is an accessible town
– Signage for disabled toilets/hoist at Library and North Berwick Community Centre |
Jan-March 2016 | GENERAL
Funding Allocated |
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| – Access on to boats for disabled people and Disabled access to Galloways Pier
– the shops and high street – the Law (Wheelchairs on country paths too, safe ones e.g. Curling the Law fenced up & down) – better access to e.g. swimming pool (Changing rooms for disabled) – signage for library disabled toilet facilities (that has a hoist) as visitors will not know about this – wheelchair access to local shops and Why Not (Tourist info) – wider pavements – audit of pavements and plan to widen, particularly Law Road and High Street
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| 14.3 Ensure that slipways and paths surrounding the beaches are accessible to all by undertaking bi-annual inspection to ensure health and safety of everyone. | Begin May 2016 – and bi – annually thereafter | Lead – Area Manager and NBC AP
Others – Disability organisation, Access Panel, ELC Amenity Service and Transportation |
Potential to allocate from AP Devolved funds | More people are using the paths and exploring the slip ways around the coastline. | |
| 14.4 Increase the number and proximity of disabled parking spaces near the beaches across the Coastal ward by mapping current provision and identifying the current shortfall.
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2016-2018 | Lead – NBC Area Manager
Others – Beach Wheel Chairs Access Panel, ELC Roads and transport
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3 Wishes | Mapping and shortfall exercise complete and recommendations given to ELC.
Recommendations implemented and higher number of people using the beaches. |
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| 14.5 Monitor impact of coastal parking charges and the impact of barriers for Day Centres and Disability buses
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| GREAT PLACE TO WORK |
| Outcome | 15. Increased opportunities for local employment and business growth |
| Related Outcome in the East Lothian Plan | We have a growing sustainable economy |
| Action needed to achieve this | Timescales
short, -medium long term |
Lead Group / Agencies involved | Additional resources required | Identified by | Key milestones / indicators of success |
| 15.1 Explore the options for setting up “flexible work spaces” across the Ward | Lead – NB Business Association?
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Options explored | |||
| 15.2 Work with Rural Broadband Scotland to ensure that the delivery of super speed internet access is available across the Coastal ward | 2016 – 2020 | Lead – NBC Area Manager | Broadband is rolled-out across the North Berwick coastal ward | ||
| 15.3 Support the Arts Centre Group in their plans for a designated Arts Centre creating local jobs. | Jan-March 2016 | Lead – Arts Centre Group | GENERAL funds allocated | ||
| 15.4 Create opportunities for social enterprise to develop across the Ward
Possibilities include: – In the social care sector – carers (from older peoples working group) – To give experience to young people |
Lead – NBC AP | More research/ discussion needed | |||
| 15.5 To increase access to employability opportunities for young people to enhance their skills and experience
Work with East Lothian Works to develop and deliver local opportunities
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Lead: North Berwick Area Children & Youth Partnership | Pupil Council meeting August 2014
NBCAP 09/09/14 |
| GREAT PLACE TO VISIT |
| Outcome | 16. The North Berwick Costal Area is marketed as a top tourist destination, has a wide range of leisure activities available and well maintained public spaces
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| Related Outcome in the East Lothian Plan | (1) We have a growing sustainable economy |
| Action needed to achieve this | Timescales
short, -medium long term |
Lead Group / Agencies involved | Additional resources required | Identified by | Key milestones / indicators of success |
| 16.1 Develop Tourist information services:
Information currently available from North Berwick Library. Explore potential of ‘Why Not’ to hold tourist information in North Berwick High Street and information at the Railway Station. |
Lead – North Berwick Business Association
Others – NBC Area Manager, ELC Economic Development |
Area Partnership, NB BA, 3 Wishes, | Information available at ‘Why Not and station. | ||
| 16.2 Improve marketing of the North Berwick Coastal area and develop effective “branding” using a variety of resources including
– A NB town centre/ Area wide map listing all attractions
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Jan-March 2016 | Lead – North Berwick Business Association
Others NBC –Area manager ELC Economic Development |
GENERAL Funding Allocated | Increased number of tourists visiting North Berwick town – how would we measure this? | |
| 16.3 Visit North Berwick” website detailing attractions and “what’s on” (relevant to tourists) – events calendar possibly linking to Visit East Lothian | |||||
| 16.4 Support the Coastal Communities Museum to attract visitors and volunteers
– Create stronger links with community groups and increase partnership working. |
Lead – Coastal Communities Museum
Others – CLD |
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| 16.5 Develop local activities and events to encourage more people to visit the area, especially at quieter times of the year
– Winter ice rink/ curling rink – Event promoting local crafts – Outdoor fresh produce market
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Lead –
Others – |
Needs further exploration | NB Business association, 3 wishes | ||
| 16.6 Support the Scottish Seabird Centre Plans for a Marine Conservation Centre
– Create stronger links with community groups and partnership working. Encourage community engagement in Seabird Centre plans. |
Lead – Scottish Seabird Centre
Others – |
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| 16.7 Town Centre Plan
Create and implement a vision for the North Berwick High Street which will enhance the High Street for locals and visitors. – Future of former Blenheim Hotel? |
Lead – NBC AP | Set up a sub group through the NBC Area Partnership to explore this further
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| 16.8 Protect the Harbour and Coastal area in North Berwick for the enjoyment of the community and visitors
· Changing facilities which include showers and toilets · Sea Wall defences – extend coastal defences Potential risk of pollution if flooding at Sewage Treatment Works at East Beach · Replacement of railings at the Harbour (recently replaced corroded railings but these need strengthening.) · Signage for Beach Wheelchairs · Installation of solar bin at East Beach · Support RNLI community activities |
Lead –
Others – North Berwick Harbour Trust
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3 wishes, AP meet | |||
| The beaches to have:
– drop off parking to load and unload near the beach – Increase number of disabled parking bays – tidal or outdoor swimming pool – places to change ( like the old beach huts) – outdoor showers – restrictions on when dogs can use the beach |
3 wishes | ||||
| 16.9 Beach Cleaning | Jan-March 2016 | AMENITY
Funding Allocated |
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| 16.10 Disabled Toilets:
Toilets at the train station Toilet/Hoist at west beach (Anchor Green) near ramp for Beach Wheelchair users |
Lead – | ||||
| 16.11 More bins, seating, picnic benches
– carryout a mapping exercise to decide where these facilities are needed (seats outside Hope Rooms, bins around beaches and play parks, and picnic benches at the recreation park) |
Lead – NBC AP | 3 wishes | |||
| 16.12 Explore the option of a road train to reduce traffic congestion/ parking issues during peak season | Lead – NBC AP | AP meet |